Spice Balls

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Similar to doughnut holes, these sweet, deep fried balls are great plain or tossed with sugar and cinnamon. Fry 'em up, and pop 'em down!

Ingredients

1 quart vegetable oil for frying
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2 In a large bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, mace and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Create a well in the center of the mixture, and pour in milk, canola oil and egg. Thoroughly stir into the mixture.
3 In batches, drop the mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls into the hot oil. Fry on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4 In a resealable plastic bag, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. While still warm, place balls a few at a time into the bag, and toss to coat.